There’s something about grilled cheese sandwiches that brings back memories of child-like wonder and care-free kiddishness. What kid doesn’t love grilled cheese? I’m all about eating those crazy healthy vegan super-power-bowl meals filled with strange ingredients that aren’t exactly kid-friendly…or even non-vegan friendly. And, I’m all for introducing kids to a variety of exotic fruits…
Creamy Tomato Soup
I know it’s summertime–not exactly the time of year that we think about cooking up a big pot of soup, much less eating it. But really, yesterday was a rainy ol’ day in the hills of Tennessee, and who can resist a comforting bowl of soup and a book when you hear thunder outside? And…
Black Bean Burrito Bowl
It’s been a very good day. My parents are visiting all the way from Maine for the weekend, and little M couldn’t be happier to have even more attention than usual. Probably little M’s greatest joy is that Grandma and Grandpa found a steal of a deal at some liquidation store and found a Melissa…
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna and Four Years
Four years. Four years ago today, I married a kind, patient, romantic, silly, fun, handsome, spiritual, and hard-working man. His name is Jonathan, and he is my biggest supporter and best human friend. July 19th, 2009 was one of the best days of my life. I can still almost feel his hand stroking mine as…
Creamy Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons
Why, hello, Friends! I have some VERY exciting news for you today. Have you noticed any changes on this post? Any photography improvements? Yes. That’s right. Mr. Point-and-Shoot was put away in his little case for awhile, because I got my new camera in the mail. <SQUEEEEEEEEL!!!> It isn’t the fanciest DSLR on planet earth,…
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
If you know me well, you know that I love a good tabbouleh salad (and most other mediterranean foods). So, yesterday, as I was dreaming of eating tabbouleh for lunch, I made a most horrifying discovery. I had no bulgar wheat…and no red bell pepper. My disappointment almost drove me to pour myself a bowl…